Author Guidelines

General Information

Al-‘Arabiyya: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Pedagogy publishes original scholarly works in the fields of Arabic language studies, Arabic literature, and Arabic language education (pedagogy). The journal welcomes manuscripts that have not been previously published or submitted to other journals.

General Guidelines

Manuscripts must be original, free from plagiarism, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Manuscripts may be written in Arabic, Indonesian, or English.
If the manuscript has been presented at a seminar or conference, the author must clearly state the event name and date.
Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word (.DOC or .RTF), A4 paper size, single-column format.
Font: Century, size 11 pt, 1.0 line spacing.
Tables, figures, and images must be embedded in the text, properly titled, numbered, and referenced.
The length of the manuscript should be 4,500–7,000 words, including references.

Structure of the Manuscript

Title

Concise and informative
Maximum 15 words
Written in Indonesian and English

Author(s)

Full name(s) without academic titles
Institutional affiliation
Email address of the corresponding author

Abstract

Written in Indonesian and English
200–250 words, single paragraph, single-spaced
For research articles: objectives, methods, and main findings
For review articles: scope, focus, and key arguments

Keywords

3–5 keywords reflecting the main concepts of the article

Main Sections

Introduction

Background and significance of the study
Relevant literature review
Research gap and novelty
Research objectives

Methodology (for research articles)

Research design and approach
Data sources
Data collection techniques
Data analysis methods

(Review articles may omit this section or adapt it accordingly.)

Results and Discussion

Clear presentation of findings
Analytical discussion linked to relevant theories and previous studies
Tables and figures must be clearly explained and discussed in the text

Conclusion

Summary of key findings
Academic contribution and implications
Suggestions for future research
Avoid repetition of previous sections

References and Citation Style

References must be relevant and preferably published within the last 10 years.
The journal uses APA Style – 7th Edition (American Psychological Association, 7th Edition).
Footnotes are used for in-text citations.
Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero.

Special References

Qur’an: Mention surah name, surah number, and verse number
(e.g., Qs. Al-Mu’min [40]: 43)
Hadith: Mention the compiler’s name
(e.g., H.R. al-Bukhari; Muslim)

Types of Articles

Research Articles

Empirical or theoretical research
Structured according to standard research format
Length: 4,500–7,000 words

Review Articles

Critical analysis of existing literature related to Arabic language, literature, or pedagogy
Should demonstrate scholarly depth and originality
Maximum 7,000 words

Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system (OJS).
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.
Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ comments.
The editorial decision includes: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

Publication Ethics

Authors must comply with the journal’s policies on:

Publication ethics
Plagiarism
Conflicts of interest
Copyright and licensing

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Al-‘Arabiyya: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Pedagogy does not charge any fees for submission, peer review, editorial processing, or publication.

Copyright and License

Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant the journal a non-exclusive right of first publication. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.

Archiving Policy

The journal supports self-archiving and long-term preservation through institutional repositories and the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN).